covert
/ˈkʌvərt/
co · vert
ˈkʌv · ərt
English Definition
adj. secret hidden concealed
Significado en Español
secreto, encubierto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bí mật, ngầm
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Example Sentence
They conducted a covert operation.
他们进行了秘密行动。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cover (cover) + t → secret, hidden
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “covert”:
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A
open
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B
clandestine
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C
obvious
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D
public
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B — clandestine.
“covert” means adj. secret hidden concealed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In a spy novel, the protagonist often goes on _____ missions to gather intelligence without revealing their identity.
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A
public
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B
obvious
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C
covert
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D
random
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C — covert.
“covert” means adj. secret hidden concealed
Common questions about “covert”
What does “covert” mean?
covert — adj. secret hidden concealed. In Chinese: 秘密的；隐蔽的.
How do you pronounce “covert”?
covert is pronounced /ˈkʌvərt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: co · vert.
How do you use “covert” in a sentence?
They conducted a covert operation. (他们进行了秘密行动。)
What are synonyms for “covert”?
secret, hidden — all close in meaning to covert (adj. secret hidden concealed).
Is “covert” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. covert appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “covert”?
cover (cover) + t → secret, hidden
